CAREER TIP:If you were able to go into business with anyone - who would it be?

This morning on my SIRIUS radio show BE HAPPY DAMMIT Judy Martin -- work/life culture pundit and journalist -- came on and offered an interesting study along with helpful career tips...and so I asked her to guest blog at my site.

Here's Judy Martin:

A study by the Small Business division of Capital One Financial found that 66 percent of those who dreamed of owning their own business would want Oprah as their most desirable partner. The Donald, Martha Stewart, and U2’s Bono were next. Aside from name recognition, and the cash windfall, how do you relate to their image?

But...enough about them! What does your image stand for?

Who are you and how do you show up in business?

There’s a marked difference between image and authentic identity. Often we get so caught up in presenting ourselves in a way we believe others will accept us, thinking it will lead to a successful interaction. But problems arise at the heart of business when the parties don’t live up to the “image” expectation. If we could be more authentic when we interact, not fearful of our true self – doors will open.

Here’s a few questions to ask yourself before the work day:

1. “Who am I?” : Just give yourself a few minutes to contemplate that question without any judgment.

2. “What are the most positive characteristics about myself that I can focus on today?” Do they conflict with how others might perceive me?

3. “Do I listen with awareness to the person with whom I’m speaking?” Listening clears the way for more of your own intuition to spring forth.

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